Industry: E-Commerce / Hardware Technology
Roles: Controller, Executive Assistant, Sales Assistant (Full-time, Remote)
Location: Latin America (Nicaragua, Colombia, Brazil)
Monthly Salary: $3,500 (Controller) | $2,000 (Executive Assistant) | $2,000 (Sales Assistant)
Total Savings: ~65–70% vs. U.S.-based team
Background: Scaling Operations Without Slowing Down Growth
Our client, a U.S.-based B2B manufacturer and distributor specializing in hardware technology, needed to strengthen its operational and financial infrastructure to support rapid growth.
They had been working with South for over two years and turned to us again when they needed to hire multiple key operational roles quickly and efficiently.
Hiring locally in the U.S. has proven both expensive and time-consuming, requiring significant involvement from their internal team to manage sourcing, interviews, and candidate evaluation.
The Challenge: Speed, Cost, and Bandwidth
The client needed to hire three critical roles simultaneously:
- A Controller to build and manage financial infrastructure
- An Executive Assistant to support leadership and operations
- A Sales Assistant to handle growing inbound demand
In the U.S., these roles would typically cost:
- Controller: ~$10,000/month
- Executive Assistant: ~$6,000/month
- Sales Assistant: ~$5,000/month
Beyond cost, the hiring process itself was draining internal resources and slowing down execution.
The Solution: A Fully Built Team in Under a Month
South took full ownership of the hiring process, allowing the client to stay focused on running the business.
We assigned dedicated recruiters to each role, running all processes in parallel:
- Sourcing and vetting candidates
- Conducting interviews
- Running targeted assessments to ensure quality
Within less than a month, all three contractors were hired and started working within the same week.
Meet the Team
José – Controller (Nicaragua)
Operational, systems-oriented Controller with strong expertise in ERP systems, process design, and multi-entity accounting. Currently leading financial infrastructure, improving workflows, and ensuring accuracy across multiple entities.
Angela – Executive Assistant (Colombia)
Professional with ~10 years of experience supporting founders and C-level executives.
Manages complex calendars, prioritization, and communications, enabling leadership to stay focused and effective.
Lucas – Sales Assistant (Brazil)
Supports international sales operations, acting as the first point of contact for customers. Handles lead responses, order support, and day-to-day sales coordination to ensure smooth operations.
The Impact: Immediate Operational Support and Scalability
By hiring a full operational team at once, the client was able to:
- Reduce internal workload related to hiring and operations
- Improve financial structure and reporting
- Strengthen executive support and time management
- Increase responsiveness and efficiency in sales operations
Results
- Time to Hire: < 30 days
- Team Size: 3 key operational hires
- Monthly Savings: ~$13,500+ vs. U.S. equivalents
- Cost Reduction: ~65–70%
- Operational Impact: Faster execution, improved structure, and scalable growth
Why South
With South, companies don’t just fill roles; they build high-performing, scalable teams.
We handle:
- Sourcing & vetting
- Hiring & onboarding
- Payroll & compliance
So you can stay focused on growing your business.
👉 Looking to build your own operational team with top LATAM talent? Let’s talk.
